On Writing, Marvelous Early 19th C. Ink Drawing with Poem in Period Frame wooden coutout maybe even whittled some

maybe even whittled some

and though I have not taken it out of the foil frame it does seem to have a bit of a blue-purple tint so believe it is likely the former

but I think they are still pretty great looking

with just one little flaw to the edge of one plate

distinguishing sea from sky

On Writing, Marvelous Early 19th C. Ink Drawing with Poem in Period Frame wooden coutout maybe even whittled someThis one, I deeply feel, was meant to pass through my hands and I'd be quite content to have it stay in them, I love it so much, but I'd really love it to find its way to a true writer, as what could be better than this marvelous bird hung above one's writing desk, delivering daily inspiration? Early 19th century American, I believe, and found in Maine, black ink on what I believe is wove paper. A few words elude me but for the most part the poem is